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Dr. Sarah Clevenger, MD

Physiatrist

Lake Charles, LA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Clevenger, Physiatrist in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Sarah Clevenger, MD is a Physiatrist, who primarily practices in Lake Charles, LA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Clevenger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Clevenger’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Clevenger’s office at (337) 721-7236.

    What languages does Dr. Clevenger speak?

    Dr. Clevenger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Physiatrist like Dr. Clevenger typically treat?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Clevenger diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Clevenger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Malaise
    • Fatigue
    • General discomfort
    • Feeling unwell
    • Unease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R5381: Other malaise

    Also known as:

    • Ischemic Stroke
    • Brain Attack
    • Cerebral Infarction
    • Brain Ischemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I639: Cerebral infarction, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Spondylosis with Pinched Nerve
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Spine Injuries and Disorder
    • Lumbar Spondylotic Radiculopathy
    • Lower Back Arthritis with Nerve Pain
    • Pinched Nerve in Lower Back

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4726: Other spondylosis with radiculopathy, lumbar region

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    What procedures does a Physiatrist like Dr. Clevenger typically perform?

    As a Physiatrist, Dr. Clevenger performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Clevenger. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Destruction for Pain
    • Genicular Nerve Block for Knee Pain
    • Neurolytic nerve block
    • Peripheral nerve ablation
    • Nerve destruction procedure
    • Knee Nerve Ablation
    • Genicular Nerve Neurolysis
    • Nerve Destruction for Knee Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64640: Destruction by neurolytic agent; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64624: Destruction by neurolytic agent, genicular nerve branches including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Knee Nerve Pain Injection
    • Genicular Nerve Block
    • Knee Pain Steroid Injection
    • Knee Nerve Anesthetic Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64454: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; genicular nerve branches, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    Also known as:

    • Swallowing Therapy
    • Dysphagia Treatment
    • Feeding Therapy
    • Oral Function Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding

    Also known as:

    • Unna Boot Application
    • Compression Boot Application
    • Unna Paste Bandage
    • Leg Ulcer Dressing

    CPT Codes:

    • 29580: Strapping; Unna boot

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Does Dr. Clevenger accept my insurance?

    Dr. Clevenger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (337) 721-7236 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Clevenger accept in Lake Charles, LA?

    Dr. Clevenger in Lake Charles, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene Corporation

    • Christus Health

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Clevenger's office located?

    Dr. Sarah Clevenger's Primary Practice

    1747 Imperial Blvd

    Lake Charles, LA 70605

    (337) 721-7236

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    Dr. Sarah Clevenger's Practice 2

    301 W Fertitta Blvd Ste 4

    Leesville, LA 71446

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    What is Dr. Clevenger's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Clevenger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427475482.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Clevenger?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Clevenger

    What is Dr. Sarah Clevenger's specialty?

    Dr. Clevenger is a Physiatrist near Lake Charles, LA.

    What does a Physiatrist do?

    Physical medicine and rehabilitation, or rehabilitation medicine, specializes in diagnosing and treating physical disabilities from musculoskeletal issues and neurological conditions. Such diseases are often caused from health issues affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. A physiatrist aims to restore physical, psychological, social, and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation and pain management. They may use techniques like electromyography for diagnosis and have expertise in therapeutic exercise, prosthetics, and orthotics. Pain management is one of the key focus area of the physiatrist. They have deep understanding in the usage of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics, mechanical and electrical devices.

    Is Dr. Sarah Clevenger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Clevenger is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Dr. Sarah Clevenger accepting new patients in Lake Charles, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Sarah Clevenger is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Sarah Clevenger offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Clevenger's office at (337) 721-7236 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sarah Clevenger?

    Please contact Dr. Clevenger's office at (337) 721-7236 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Clevenger's office located?

    Dr. Clevenger's offices are located in Lake Charles, LA and Leesville, LA.